Department news | May 27, 2021
As a result of a new bill signed by Governor Inslee, new mothers will no longer abruptly lose Medicaid coverage in the vulnerable postpartum period
News & Stories
Drugs used to treat opioid addiction not being used effectively
KNKX | May 26, 2021
Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, says taking medications to treat opioid addiction is often viewed as a failure, not an important part of recovery.
The Top Doctors in Seattle for 2021
Seattle Magazine | May 26, 2021
Several faculty members were called out for their excellent clinical care in Seattle Magazine’s list of 2021 Top Doctors.
Opioid-addiction medication underused in WA, study shows
UW Medicine newsroom | May 25, 2021
Opioid users may need multiple care episodes with buprenorphine before their recovery trajectory is established according to a study led by Caleb Banta-Green, PhD.
Why you should never abruptly stop taking an SSRI
Right as Rain | May 24, 2021
Discontinuation syndrome can happen when someone stops taking antidepressants, particularly antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Joseph Cerimele, MD, talks about the cause of discontinuation syndrome and how to manage it.
Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug faces hurdles reaching patients, even if it’s approved
Bloomberg | May 24, 2021
Across the U.S., millions of families are anxiously awaiting a decision on a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Yet if the drug reaches the market, the U.S. health system may have a hard time getting it to the people who might benefit. Professor emerita Soo Borson, PhD, is quoted.
The foundations of Collaborative Care
Forbes | May 21, 2021
Collaborative care (CoCM) works to provide holistic care to the patients and their families, and the model can be adapted to address needs that are not currently being met, writes NeuroFlow CEO Chris Molaro.
Mental health advocate advises ‘The Me You Can’t See’
UW Medicine Newsroom | May 21, 2021
Global mental health expert Pamela Y. Collins, PhD, MPH, served as advisor to 'The Me You Can't See', a docu-series co-created by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry.
Ballmer Group’s transformative investment in behavioral health
The Seattle Times | May 20, 2021
The Ballmer Group’s $38 million commitment to address the state’s shortage of mental-health professionals is extraordinary in both size and strategy, including $3 million to fund a new undergraduate Behavioral Health Support Specialist program developed by the UW Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Opinion: Doctors should talk about race and racism with their patients
Stat | May 19, 2021
James Lee, MD, a first year psychiatry resident, is quoted in this opinion article that gives advice to doctors about how to talk to their patients about race.
